December 02, 2010, 1:09PM

The Nov. 30, 2009, fire originated at a nearby consignment store and quickly spread to the three-story hotel. More than 150 firefighters from 22 fire departments converged on downtown Tallassee to fight the blaze. Full story »

December 01, 2009, 4:28PM

A spokesman with the state fire marshal's office, Ragan Ingram, said Tuesday a 17-year-old is charged with arson, burglary and other crimes in the blaze that gutted the Hotel Talisi. The business was a longtime anchor in the town of Tallassee. Full story »

December 01, 2009, 7:27AM

The hotel, which opened in 1928, was an east Alabama landmark known for its Southern-style buffet breakfasts, and had just recently reopened after being closed for a year. The Hotel was the focus of Tallassee's downtown redevelopment efforts. Full story »

November 30, 2009, 1:30PM

No injuries were reported, but the old brick hotel decorated with antiques was reportedly a total loss. Police said the blaze apparently began in an adjoining shop shortly after 3 a.m. CDT and spread. Full story »